The woman was taken aback by the unusual wedding invitation, which she deemed the tackiest thing she had ever heard.

An etiquette expert told Planet Chronicle Digital that a Reddit user who discovered she was invited to a wedding with conditions attached has every right to feel hurt and bewildered.

"EdenCapwell" posted on the "r/WeddingShaming" and "r/AmIWrong" subreddits on July 11, stating that they were invited to a wedding but there was a huge catch and they were left in utter shock.

The user mentioned in a post that she and her husband received an invitation to a wedding and when she opened it, a note fell out on an index card.

The woman exclaimed, "I was beyond thrilled. I adore weddings."

She initially ignored the index card, but upon examining it, she discovered a surprising note. Although her husband was invited to the wedding and reception, the note stated, "I'll be in another room assisting with childcare along with several other female guests."

"I'd be in the special room for children at the church for everything, including the ceremony and reception meal. However, I'd still need to dress for a wedding in case I'm in any photos," she wrote.

"Then there was a link for their gift registry."

The woman and her husband were informed that they would have to babysit, and the meals for themselves would cost $100 each. They were also given a link to pay for it when they digitally RSVP.

"I'd be pretty useless to prevent a fall or stop a child from choking."

She mentioned that she is disabled at 50 years old and requires oxygen and mobility aids at times.

EdenCapwell wrote that I would be of little use in preventing a fall or stopping a child from choking or any other situation that requires quick action.

The second issue, she stated, is that she, rather than her spouse, has been friends with the impending married couple since childhood.

"Why am I not invited to watch the ceremony and be part of the reception, despite my husband offering to watch the kids and let me attend, since the invitation only allows other female guests to watch the children?" she wrote.

The bride's mom was like a sister to me growing up, and we shared many experiences together, including going to school, graduating, and working at the same place twice. I was shocked when I received the invitation.

""I expected an invitation, but not like this," she remarked."

"I confess that I feel offended and hurt."

The woman sought advice from other Reddit users regarding her health issues, which she claimed the couple was aware of.

"She stated that she was hurt and offended by being treated as a babysitter who was expected to pay for her own supper and babysit for free. She wondered if it would be wrong to inform them that they wouldn't be able to attend and to find another sitter. Additionally, she questioned whether they still needed to send a gift if they didn't attend."

Planet Chronicle Digital reached out to EdenCapwell for any updates on the situation.

On Wednesday, an etiquette expert told Planet Chronicle Digital that the situation was very awkward and that the woman who shared her story on Reddit was justified in feeling upset.

Rosalinda Randall, a California-based etiquette expert, stated that traditionally, sending an invitation to a wedding or any event implies that the recipient is being invited as a guest, not an attendee.

""A wedding invitation with instructions, duties, and a payment plan link is not an invitation, but a job post they expect you to take on," she stated."

"That is the tackiest thing I've ever heard of."

Randall stated that such an invitation would likely make people feel upset, angry, and confused.

Randall stated that EdenCapwell has "numerous options" for managing the invitation.

Randall suggested that she could choose not to attend the wedding but should send a gift with a thoughtful card instead.

EdenCapwell could "refuse babysitting duty, cover the cost of meals and enjoy herself."

Reddit users largely agreed with Randall, stating that this type of invitation is not typical and that EdenCapwell is justified in feeling hurt and confused.

"The request for guests to provide free child care, pay for their meal, and give a gift is the tackiest thing I've ever heard of," said a Reddit user in the top comment to the post.

I would simply cut ties with these individuals. Although they may have been friends, they are not good people, and they are not worth keeping in your life anymore, as their behavior will only worsen and intensify.

Other Reddit users offered humorous suggestions for EdenCapwell's response to the invitation.

"OldPolishProverb suggested that you reply to the invitation, stating that there might be a mistake. Your current babysitting rate is $20 per hour, per child. Could you kindly ask the person to provide the number of children they have assigned?"

"Mangogetter proposed a plan to babysit and lead the other babysitters and kids in a wedding crashing disruption," suggested user "mangogetter."